Matt D’Avella’s recent experiment of quitting the news for a year has prompted me to think about my own media consumption habits. His journey resonated with me because, like many, I’ve been conditioned to believe that staying informed is a civic duty. But what if that’s just clever marketing by news outlets? When Matt impulsively […]
Habit tracking is often touted as the holy grail of personal development. “Track your habits to stay accountable,” they say. “Don’t break the chain,” they insist. But after years of watching clients struggle with habit trackers and experiencing my own frustrations, I’ve come to a controversial conclusion: habit tracking might be doing more harm than […]
Have you ever been stuck in a frustrating loop of workplace miscommunication? I certainly have. Recently, I came across a simple yet powerful framework that has dramatically improved how I communicate with colleagues, bosses, and clients alike. It’s a four-letter word that won’t get you fired—it might even get you promoted. The framework is called […]
Time management is arguably one of the most crucial skills we can develop in today’s world, as Ali Abdaal recently pointed out in his talk on the subject. Abdaal says, “Time is our single most valuable non-renewable resource. We can always make more money, but we can never make more time.” This perspective resonated deeply […]
Watching Harshibar reflect on her productivity journey in her recent video made me realize how much we overcomplicate our systems. While she once inventoried her family’s fridge in Notion (who hasn’t gone down that rabbit hole?), she has now adopted a minimalist approach that combines just three key tools: Notion, Bear, and physical planners. Harshibar […]
Email overwhelm is a real issue, and I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be this way. After listening to productivity coach Mariana Vieira‘s recent talk on inbox management, I realized how many of us are drowning in digital messages without a life raft in sight. Let’s face it: your inbox isn’t just […]
Management is hard. Delegation is harder. And yet, so few people talk openly about these challenges. It’s essential to learn how to work with people, which has been my biggest hurdle by far. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on Layla Pomper’s approach to management, and her perspective has completely changed how I think about leadership. The […]
Nick Milo’s recent talk on the “Architect and Gardener” framework has completely changed how I think about my creative process. As someone who constantly struggles between planning everything meticulously and following my curiosity wherever it leads, his insights felt like someone had finally put words to my daily mental tug-of-war. The core idea is brilliantly […]
Willpower is like a muscle that can be trained, strengthened, and developed over time. I’ve been fascinated by how some people seem to have an endless supply of self-discipline while others struggle to resist the smallest temptations. After watching Improvement Pill’s recent video on building willpower, I realized there’s actual science behind developing this crucial […]
Recently, I came across an inspiring Instagram post from an artist in Fort Collins that stopped me in my tracks: “32 broke living with my parents and washing dishes for money. Then, 42, own a business selling millions of dollars of my own art.” This powerful before-and-after snapshot perfectly captures what I’ve been thinking about […]
Angela Ruth
My name is Angela Ruth. I aim to help you learn how Calendar can help you manage your time, boost your productivity, and spend your days working on things that matter, both personally and professionally. Here's to improving all your calendars and becoming the person you are destined to become!